Hi, my name is Yianni. I am a "Hacker", when you think of hacker you probably think of someone who does illegal things to try and harm you and you privacy...WRONG! Hackers are like scientists, they just experiment but, get in the way of a hacker or a "hacker attack" and you can be in trouble. Firstly, you try to keep safe by downloading anti - virus software they will work but not forever. Hackers don't only go after the vulnerable people they try and get everyone and little opening you give them they will feed off of that and eventually get to you. So, what do you do? Become a hacker? Stop using the computer all together? No! Simply think like a hacker?
Almost build a barrier, sit and think what do I have that can get me into trouble?
If you already have a problem I suggest getting a flash drive back up only what you need NOT your whole computer because you don't know what is infected and start fresh. Format your computer and install a fresh os (call your internet provider for help shouldn't cost you a penny)
Second, don't be dumb. Only download things you need! If you really need to download something but, aren't sure if it's safe then get sandboxie (a program with a great gui that will run the programs and make sure they work and are safe) Download some good virus protection, hackers aren't dumb they know people are going through tough times and want free virus protection they will also try and get you by putting up infected false hope of free virus protection so be careful there too.
Last, porn. I understand some people just can't live without it. I don't know much but, I know its a big source where hackers turn to. Don't go to weird porn sites or download porn, only go to known porn sites that you know are safe. If you want to download porn and need it on the go that bad then buy some cds because that is the only way you will stay safe.
Hope it helped! Suggestions are welcome PM or reply if you have any questions have a nice day -PaNd0rA
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